Sound providing a base for fury

The Freedom Book Review, a blog and zine by the longest established anarchist book shop in the UK, and where we happened to run a book launch just the other month, have written a glowing review for David Insurrection's excellent and in-depth new book, 'Anarcho-Punk: Music and Resistance in London, 1977-1988'.

Fully understanding where David is coming from with this book, they start the review by saying; “Having a place, a venue, a local or social centre, somewhere you and yours can feel at home and be surrounded by kindred spirits is a powerful thing. Where you can work, inspire, create or kick back, chat or meditate, a place to host events and fundraisers… vital to maintaining a community. So it’s incredibly useful to know what can be done and how people have achieved, tried or even failed to create communities in the past."

They continue to celebrate this magnificent work, saying that in his 200+ page history; "David sets his sights on and brings to life, with stories and photos, punk subculture." and adding that Insurrection; "Immediately establishes a connection between punk and the anarchism of the time. Anti-fascist activism is a constant theme throughout this book."

Photo by Nina from Swedish punk band Smierc.

"Although many of the venues no longer exist, many of the buildings are demolished. The memories live on... We all share this history and should own it. Because we remember our people and our power, our culture is not empty."

Full review by Phil at Freedom anarchist press

Pick up a copy of 'Anarcho-Punk: Music and Resistance in London, 1977-1988' and read it for yourself. Be reminded and be inspired.